Cool MateAdvise vs Keep me posted
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Advise
Top 2,000 (common)B1verb
Keep me posted
Top 2,000 (common)
| Advise | Keep me posted | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ədˈvaɪz/","/ədˈvaɪzɪz/","/ədˈvaɪzd/","/ədˈvaɪzɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ədˈvaɪz/","/ədˈvaɪzɪz/","/ədˈvaɪzd/","/ədˈvaɪzɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //kiːp mi ˈpəʊstɪd//🇺🇸 //kip mi ˈpoʊstɪd// |
| Meaning | To give someone a suggestion about what they should do. | Let me know what's happening. |
| Example | I advise you to finish your homework before going out. | Please keep me posted about the meeting schedule. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | strongly, badly, wrongly, about, against, on, be ill advised to do something, be well advised to do something, strongly, badly, wrongly, about, against, on, be ill advised to do something, be well advised to do something, be pleased to, regret to, of, keep somebody advised | keep posted on news, keep me posted regularly, keep posted about changes |
| Antonyms | ignore, neglect, disregard | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'advice'; 'advise' is a verb, 'advice' is a noun., Using 'advise' without an object, e.g., saying 'I advise' without stating who or what., Incorrectly using 'advise' in informal settings when a simpler word like 'tell' would work better. | Using 'keep posted' instead of 'keep me posted'., Overusing in formal emails., Confusing with 'keep in touch', which means maintain contact. |
| Usage notes | Use 'advise' in professional, academic, or personal contexts when offering guidance. Avoid using it in casual conversation where 'suggest' may feel more appropriate. | Use this phrase in informal contexts when you want updates. It's polite but not overly formal. |
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Frequently asked questions: Advise vs Keep me posted
What's the difference between Advise and Keep me posted?
Advise: To give someone a suggestion about what they should do. Keep me posted: Let me know what's happening.
Can you show an example of each?
Advise: I advise you to finish your homework before going out. Keep me posted: Please keep me posted about the meeting schedule.
Can I use Advise and Keep me posted interchangeably?
Not always. Advise and Keep me posted are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.